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Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use Insert Video with 4 how-to topics, including inserting, playing, editing, and saving a video file. Start from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps for each task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Insert a VideoWPS Premium required
22. Play a VideoWPS Premium required
33. Edit a VideoWPS Premium required
44. Save a Video FileWPS Premium required

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Video

Entry path: Top menu bar Edit tab → Video button

  1. Open the PDF file that you want to edit.
  2. Click the Edit tab on the top menu bar.
  3. Click the Video button on the toolbar.
  4. In the file selection dialog box, choose a video file.
  5. Click Open to finish the insertion.
  6. Place the video in the appropriate page area and resize it as needed.

Success Criteria

  • The inserted video object appears on the page.
  • The video object can be moved and resized.
  • The video is ready for playback, editing, or export.

Tips While Using

  • This feature requires PDF editing access.
  • Inserting a large video file may noticeably increase the PDF file size.
  • It is recommended to use common video formats for easier playback and sharing.

2. Play a Video

Entry path: Double-click the inserted video

  1. Locate the inserted video object in the PDF page.
  2. Double-click the video, or click the play button on the video.
  3. View the content in the pop-up player.
  4. Control playback progress, volume, and other available options as needed.

Success Criteria

  • The video opens and starts playing normally.
  • Basic playback controls are visible in the player.
  • You can preview whether the video content is correct.

Tips While Using

  • Playback performance depends on the local playback environment.
  • If the video does not play normally, first check whether the file is complete and usable.
  • When you share the document, recipients need a PDF viewing environment that supports multimedia content.

3. Edit a Video

Entry path: Right-click the inserted video

  1. Right-click the video object on the PDF page.
  2. Choose the editing option you need from the menu.
  3. To adjust video settings, select Edit Video.
  4. To set a cover image, select Add Cover.
  5. To control playback behavior, select Playback Condition Settings.
  6. To remove the video, select Delete Video.

Success Criteria

  • The right-click menu shows the related editing options.
  • The selected settings are applied to the current video object.
  • If deleted, the video object is removed from the page.

Tips While Using

  • Before deleting a video, confirm that you no longer need to keep that media content.
  • After setting a cover image or playback condition, play the video again to check the result.
  • If the document will be shared, complete a final preview before saving.

4. Save a Video File

Entry path: Right-click the video → Save Video File to Local

  1. Right-click the inserted video in the PDF page.
  2. Select Save Video File to Local.
  3. Choose the target location in the save dialog box.
  4. Finish the export and check whether the local file opens normally.

Success Criteria

  • An exported video file is created in the selected local location.
  • The exported video file can be opened independently.
  • The original video object in the PDF remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

  • Before exporting, make sure there is enough local disk space.
  • If you need to archive the file, use a clear file name for the exported video.
  • Exporting the video does not automatically replace the original video in the PDF.